Apparent homicide victim located in Aromas

The body of 45-year-old man, an apparent homicide victim, was discovered this morning in Aromas, Monterey County sheriff’s Cmdr. John Thornburg confirmed.

Deputies received the call about 7:45 a.m. about a body located on the side of Carpenteria Road, he said. The caller initially thought the man was simply lying there, he said. Further inspection revealed he was deceased, having suffered multiple gunshot wounds.

By 11:30 a.m., the scene was already open, he said.

Motive is unclear at this point and Thornburg was unsure whether gang-involvement is being considered.